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Websites to Use with Your SMART Board in a Special Education Classroom

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The 5 Most Popular AAC Devices for Special Education Teachers

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How to Deal with Difficult Families as a Special Education Teacher

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10 Budget Friendly Flexible Seating Options for Special Education Classrooms

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5 End of Year Tasks for Special Education Teachers

5 End of Year Tasks for Special Education Teachers

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The Best Writing Curriculum for Special Ed Classrooms

The Best Writing Curriculum for Special Ed Classrooms

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The Ultimate Guide to ESY (Extended School Year): Sharing My Daily Plans

The Ultimate Guide to ESY (Extended School Year): Sharing My Daily Plans

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How to use a Stapling Center to Build Fine Motor Skills

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Magic Rainbow Science Experiment for Special Education

Magic Rainbow Science Experiment for Special Education

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Ideas for Summer Fine Motor Practice

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Ideas for Spring Fine Motor Practice

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How to Make a Teacher Email Signature

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All About Me Sheets for Special Needs Parents and Caregivers

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I'm Alyssa Shanahan -- a former Elementary Special Ed & Life Skills teacher. My classroom focus was always to keep things simple, increase communication, and build independence. Simply Special Ed's goal is to help teachers and students reach their full potential in and out of the classroom!

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